The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Seed Grant is one of Ontario's most accessible sources of nonprofit funding — offering $10,000–$100,000 for organizations ready to pilot new programs, strengthen internal capacity, or undertake early-stage community projects. With the next application window opening in summer 2026, now is the time to build a competitive application.
Join Grants Office for an in-depth Grantscast designed to help Ontario nonprofits, Indigenous organizations, and community groups understand exactly what OTF is looking for — and how to deliver it.
In this session, we'll cover:
-Who is eligible and what OTF looks for in a strong applicant organization
-Eligible activities: organizational planning, piloting new programs, and capacity building for future services
-How OTF assesses applications, including community benefit and relevance (30%), project plan and feasibility (30%), and organizational readiness
-What makes a strong project narrative, workplan, budget, and outcomes framework
-Common mistakes nonprofits make during the OTF Seed Grant application process — and how to avoid them
-How to align your project with OTF's funding priorities across sports and recreation, arts and culture, environment, and human and social services
-Key timelines, documentation requirements, and portal submission considerations
This session is designed for nonprofit leaders, executive directors, grant writers, and community organizations across Ontario looking to strengthen their OTF Seed Grant applications ahead of the upcoming intake cycle.
As a thank you for registering, all attendees will receive our OTF Seed Grant Application Workbook at no cost.
